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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-03-31

In the matter of the estate of John Masters,
deceased.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
A Good WATERPROOF.

To make muslin waterproof for COW
ering load of hay, procure boiled lin
seed oil, and after completing the
sheet, Qet the seams and hens be
strongly sewed), saturate it and let ii
dry on the grass or a line, turning it
frequently. When fully dry, paint it
on the outer side with the same oil
containing enough ochre or lamp.
black to deaden the light color of the
muslin but not sufficient to make a
body, as this would allow it to crack
when dry. A sheet of this kind, il
properly taken care of when not in use,
will last for years. Also see that holes
are not punched in it. 1t is best not
to use the heaviest muslin procurable,
but the medium, as it does not crack
so much when dry. 1t is better tc
roll than to fold such a sheet. If il
needApatching, "fell down" the patch
as on garment and paint the patch,
especially the edges, saturate it thor.
oughly. Waterproof garments, lap.
coverings, ETC., made in this way are
very cheap and useful. If making {
coat, be sure the pockets are all on the
inside, as they win fill with water like
a cup or expose their contents. ever
when protected by laps. Few articles
of clothing are warmer when driving
against the wind. Farm and Home.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
TEMPERANCE READING.
PLAYING DRuNKARD.


Jones was a kind, good-natured man as one
might wish to see,
He had buxom, tidy wife and bright-eyed chill
dren three;
But Jones was weak in one respect-he had a
love for rum,
And often from the drinking-shop would stag
gering homeward come.
His good wife griered to see him thus, but bore
ali patiently,
And prayed and hoped that in some way he
would reformed be.
She never wavered in her faith, but toiled with
hand and brain,
And in the end with JOY she found her prayers
were not in vain.
Thus it occurred: One Sunday morn, while
Jones lay on the floor
Sleeping away the outcome of his spree the
night before,
His wife had gone to church to pray that his
reform might come,
Leaving, with much regret her ill-clad little
ones at home.
When passed away the lethargy caused By the
flowing bowl,
Jones gazed around and saw sight which
shocked his very soul
His eldest child, a boy of six with frowzy un-
kempt hair,
Was staggering around the room with idiotic
stare,
The while his other little ones laughed loudly
in their glee,
His grimaces and f1ounderings, and antics
queer to see.
" I'm only playing drunk" he said, to initiate
papa,
But if had some liquor, could do it better
far.
But children amt allowed to drink, so know
what I'll do,
Til wait till grow up and then I'll be drunk
Is ard, too.''
- reckon not" Jones muttered, "with Heav-
ems help I'll try
To do my duty after this in strict sobriety.
My eyes shall ne er again behold u scene so sad
as this:
Come here. my precious little ones, and give
papa kiss!'
When Mrs. Jones came home from church he
met her at the door,
And tenderly embracing her, said; ssWife, I'll
drink no more"
She saw the truth shine in his eyes and wept
for very JOY
But never knew the change was wrought by her
unthinking boy.
AZ
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
All Wool Materials the Favorites f,
Seryiceable Winter Costumes.

All Wool Materials the Favorites fol
SeryiceabIe Winter Costumes
For home wear are simple and pretty
dresses of camel's hair, serge or cash
mere, with a pointed bodice, to which
single straight skirt is closely
shirred, this bordered with braiding,
MORE, velvet ribbon in a number of
rows, or q passementerie of applique
silk cords. Sometimes there is merely
wide hem turned up on the right side
and finished with line of brier stitch
ing in silk. The bodice is trimmed to
match the skirt, and at the back is a
wide sash Of watered silk, or of a
fabric like the dress, finished with a
broad hem pressed to lie very flat.
This is again a wool season, that is,
all-wool materials rank first as favor
ties, and are either made up quite
simply, with draperies of the same, or
else used where smarter style is re-
CURED, in conjunction with plush or
velvet. Blocks and checks rival stripes
in favor. The new stripes, however,
are unlike those with which we are
familiar in that the stripes are corded,
the cord i'll many cases so defined by
being raised above the ground that
they have the appearance of narrow
lines of braid stitched on it, this being
especially pronounced in those
woolens of dark stripes on light
grounds, and vice-versa The wool
ground of some of the hand
soonest of the raised striped textiles
is generally of serge or camels
hair, and very artistic effect is given
by woven flat stripe being set next
that which is raised, and so cleverly
managed that it looks as if it were a
shadow cast by holder line.
Silk-cord passementerie, superb let
galloons in lettice patterns covered
with sparkling pendants, and real
laces in new designs are the trimmings
most generally used upon black silk and
satin gowns. Soft surplice folds of the
silk are draped across the front of the
basque, the plaits at the shoulders held
by massive jet epaulets, and these,
narrowing at the belt, are kept in
place by a cut jet clasp or huge jet
buckle. Jet belts, Swiss girdles, dog
collars and wrist bands are used upon
gowns of black faille designed for
young ladies. Silver gimps enriched
with cut jet headings are another ele-
CANT and expensive garniture for cos
tunes of black. Where colors are in
PRODUCED, there is an almost limitless
scope for ingenious and unique combi-
nation, for the gay striped and plaided
velvets, molres plain and changeable,
fancy satins, brocaded with plush and
velvet figures, and many other elegant
novelties of the season, are noted upon
black gowns of silk, satin, velvet,
vigogne and India cashmere, fresh
from Partisan work-shops.-M Y. Post.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

fluttered so near the candle, and by
her aid had escaped; for before morn
ing came Edith had learnt all she
wanted to know; and, save for her SUI
preme folly and weakness. Lucy Dali
ton had done nothing to separate her
self from her husbands life.
Mr.. Dalton returned to his cosy
home full of spirits, and Edith met him
with as much light-hearted manner as
she could assume.
Il am afraid you will never leave
me Lucy's guardian again, Herbert, :"
she said; ''for you will find her rather
shattered. She caught cold one day
driving, and l have kept her indoors
ever since.
She did not stay in the room as she
finished this speech. but as she shut
the door she caught glimpse of Lucy
golden head buried on her husband s
shoulder, and she was content
81 think she has learnt her lesson, -
she thought to herself, land now l will
trot home to papa"
Mr.. Lascelles welcomed his daughter
| affectionately. Il got your letter,
Edith, he said at once, sand 1 have
asked young Rochdale to dinner to-
night. Does that suit you?"
Edith simply nodded.
Punctually at eight the door was
thrown open and Mr.. Rochdale an
nounced.
Mr.. Lascelles shook hands effusively
with the young man.
edith, my dear" he began.
But Edith did not move; she fixed
her eyes on Mir. Rochdale.
Papa" she said, very distinctly,
81 do not desire further knowledge of
this gentleman; we have met before. -
George Rochdale's face grew GRIM
son, then white; he recognized the
voice of the girl who had ordered him
from her friends house a few nights
ago. though the first glimpse at the
tall, slender form in dainty evening
dress had not enlightened him.
" Edith" began Mr.. Lascelles,
alarmed and angry.
She took up her fan and walked to
the door,
/" Cousin Minnie will take my place
tonight; shall dine in my room"
Three minutes later she heard the
hall-door bang, and from her window
saw MIR. Rochdale get into hanson
and drive away.
Mr.. Lascelles came up, for the first
time in his life, in a terrific passion
with his daughter.
You may say just whatever you
like, papa" Edith remarked, very
quietly; 81 know this man to be a
coward and scoundrel, and I would
not marry him or even speak to him
again for all the fortunes in the
world" London World.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
A Pathetic incident.

Nineteen years ago, at the National
Temperance Convention, held at Cleve-
land, o., while the resolution relating
to the formation of Juvenile Temper
ance Societies in connection with Sab
bath Schools was being discussed, a
lady delegate arose to speak her APP
proval of the project. An unusual
stiffness pervaded the audience. An
unspeakable eloquence lit up her sad
looking face as she proceeded to enum-
crate the miseries which strong drink
had brought upon her g.r,hood. The
audience was almost breathless with
deep attention, until the heart-rending
words burst from her lips in quivering
tones: II have been bitten by the pois-
onous serpent. My happy girlhood,
youths brightest hopes, were poisoned
by the curse of intemperance. Alas!
Gin low, quivering tones), my father
was drunkard. p" Emotion choked
her here, and she whispered few more
words inaudibly, then ceased and sat
down. The heads of stalwart men were
bowed, their hearts were pierced, and
sobs alone disturbed the assembly.
Alas! how many broken-down, fra
gile forms, and sorrow-stricken hearts
of American women could pour forth
the same inspiring eloquence. How
many poor, degraded victims of the
internal traffic, how many noble hearts
and brilliant minds of the fairest,
ablest and purest of our land, could
they burst the letters of drunkard's
grave, would cry out in piteous tones:
"Alas! my father was a drunkard. "
Think of this, dear boys and girls. Is
your father drunkard? If so, then
sign the pledge, and dedicate your
life, as this noble woman has done, to
the glorious battle of Temperance. If
he is not, as we certainly hope, then,
as sense of gratitude to God for Civ
ing you sober parents, sign the pledge
of total abstinence and keep it as an
example to others, and as a means of
promoting the welfare of the race
To7.oY.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
TEMPERANCE ITEMS.

In Great Britain there are $4,000
Temperance organizations, and it is
estimated that 100000 persons are
total abstainers.
DEUNKENEss and delirium trenens
are so greatly on the increase in Ber-
lin that the medical profession are
calling attention to the necessity of
reducing the number of places where
intoxicating liquors may be sold.
A GENTLEMAN from New Jersey has
organized Temperance order of
Kings Sons, and calls upon all men,
commercial travellers in particular, to
show their colors and declare for King
Manhood, and against King Alcoho
1t is formed on the ''Ten times one is
ten" principle, and each member
pledges himself ITO drink no intoxicat-
ing liquors, and to try and get ten
others to join the army. Union
Signal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
PRACTICAL FARMING.
What Persons Contemplating to Engag,
in Agriculture Should Know.

What Persons Contemplating to Engage
in Agriculture Should Know.
In view of the fact that many young
men in city life are thinking of going
into farming, we have undertaken to
prepare them little by telling them
something of what farmer must know
before he can be any thing of asuccess.
He should know what his particular
soil is capable of producing to best adj
vantage. If he is after new place the
kind of wild timber growing will help
him out. 1t is unnecessary to say that
walnut and white oak give an encour-
aging prospect, but will say that he
should know the difference between a
sandy soil and stiff clay, and TO be
able to Judge of the intermediate points
between these extremes; if he is able
to find the exact mixture he wants he
will be fortunate.
1t is generally to his advantage to
know what fertilizer will produce the
best crops on his land, and to know
the points most generally acceptable in
all his stock, whether it is horses for
work or for speed, cattle for fattening,
or cows for milk, hogs for meat, sheep
for meat and wool, and to7know the
most profitable way of feeding each.
He must likewise know the time of
sowing his seeds and the quantity, to
SOW, and the different ways of Guilt
waiting all crops; he must understand
all the varieties of fruit, from the ear
lest strawberry to the latest apple; be
able to doctor all stock from the hour
old chick to the twenty-year horse;
be prepared to do any work, from
the chopping up of a weed to the meas
uring of grain ready for market; to
stop horses from running away, COWS
from kicking, from sucking them
selves or from sucking others; cattle
from breaking fences; hogs from root
ing; know the exact time to sow his
seeds and the time to cut his crops;
the best way of securing them; the
quantity of seed required for an acre
of ground, as quart of rutabaga is
enough in his turnip patch, when two
bushels and half of seed is not too
much in his oat field. As nearly all
crops need different quantity of seed
and a different management, it is
probable some of our city cousins, with
all their knowledge, might make a
mistake.
This is but a small part of what a
farmer has to learn, but certainly is
enough to convince a reasonable per-
son that farmer has good deal to
study before he is at the top of his
calling.
The writer has no desire to discour-
age his city friends from commencing
farmers life. There are farms for
sale. He bids them all welcome. Will
tell them that a highly productive
farm, with good fences, well stocked
and the taxes paid to date, and free
from mortgage. is desirable inherit
ance. Come out and enjoy yourself
under your own vine and fig tree
american Farmer.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
WHAT SHE WANTED.

Shedidnt want corner lot way out in Kansas
City;
She didn't want Turkish rug, she didn't think
them pretty,
She hadn't any use for oils, for chromos or fol
waters;
She stuck her nose up at the dresses worn by
Jones daughters.
She just detested diamonds and thought jew
elry vulgar;
She ID no love for ornaments, Roumanian OF
Bulgar.
She wouldn't drive in coach and four, although
she might have had 'em,
But trudged along the street, as did her great
forefather, Adam.
She didn't like to travel on the trains, they went
too rapid;
And journey cross the ocean main she never
yet had mapped.
She didn't like the drama, and she thought the
ballet horrid;
She didn't like the weather cold, nor yes so very
torrid
She was no novel reader, and took little stock
in poems,
Although she'd now and then look over those
by DR.. Holmes.
She didn't care for household work, and had nc
love for dishes;
Size lethe mother darn her hose, for she detest
ed stitches.
She didn't care for isms, and she never wrote q
letter
To the papers, telling how she'd try to make the
whole world better.
old and tanned,
And all on earth she wanted was-a marriage
able man.
-Georqe s. Crittenden, In It'd. BRa .
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
THE TEMPERANCE PLEDGE.
How Mr.. Lord Was Induced to Sign and


How Mr.. Lord Was Induced to Sign and
Keep 1t.
"Mother, don't you think Old Hicks
was in the Temperance meeting last
night, and he was sober and had good
hat on and coat and did not swear.
Lots of folks shook hands with him
and said they hoped he would stick to
it. They say he signed the pledge a
week ago and has been sober ever
since, though every body said he
couldn't get by the corner saloon with
ont drinking"
did you speak to him, my son?''
Eyes, and he seemed so happy he
couldn't say word. And his wife was
there, too, and Meg. and both of 'em
kept crying all the time-crying and
laughing by turns; guess they were
crying for joy, for they say he hasn't
been sober before in year..
Tears stood in Mrs. Lords eyes as
her son went on about the meeting and
"Old Hicks
"May be, she at length said, '"you
can persuade your father to go to the
next meeting, and who knows, Harry,
but he, too, will some day sign the
pledge and keep it!' Again she wept
as she thought of her once good hus-
band now spending his nights in the
saloon.
Don't cry, dear mother; I'll try to
get father to join the Temperance So
ciety. Would not it be splendid if he
should be all right again and our house
be pleasant like the James ?''
'It's so beautiful over there when
Mr.. James comes from the office every
night; Joe and Maud leap right into
his arms the moment he enters the
hall. Then he kisses Mrs. James Just
as if he'd just arrived from California
or the sea.
Harry and his mother often that day
carried their troubles to God. He
heard them.
That night the news went through
the town: Slough is going to give a
Temperance lecture in the hall this
evening""
Every body was going. Harry tried
persuasion upon his father, but to no
effect. "He would not go to hear that
hypocrite-that's all he was; going
about to get more money to get more
to drink. p"
With heavy hearts Harry and his
mother started for the meeting.
The hall was crowded. Mr. Cough
told the story of his life, what a
wretched drunkard he had been, and
how he determined to kill himself,
when a young man by the name of
Joel Stratton, persuaded him to sign
the pledge, and by the good help of
God he was now saved man, with a
happy wife and home and million of
good friends.
He told of many more who had
signed the pledge and were now keep
ing it and living good lives.
''If father was Only here l know he
would sign the pledge too" whispered
Harry to his mother, as different ones
were going forward and writing their
names. why! why! there he comes
nowr
Sure enough, Mr.. Lord was pushing
down the aisle with some of his old
drinking companions. He wrote his
name in bold hand.
That night it was pleasant at the
Lords as well as at the James.
| wish you could call there and see
them now and know how it used to be.
would rather do the blessed work.
as John B. Cough did, than lead the
armies of the world or wear the most
dazzling earthly crown.
Have you signed the Temperance
pledge? Do you keep it, ansy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

Poor creaturem said Mrs. J. ..She
was in the coils of the serpent. The
city set the snare and she fell as thous-
ands of her lordly brothers have. She
lost her money in the drinking-places,
and they arrested her for being just
what they made her. / simply did my
duty, and would have done the some
if every lady in the city had turned
against me.
Was she not heroic woman?-Mrs.
z. J. Richmond, in National Temperance
Adc0cGte.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

The Boston high-school girls are
indignant because the school officials
have posted notices in their building
forbidding the chewing of tobacco.
Easy, girls. 1t might have read
'.gum. Boston Commonwealth.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

The native Mexicans used to hold
In veneration tree called the ''hand-
plant" They believed that only one
plant OF the kind existed, but in 1887
others were discovered by the Indians,
who were eager to secure the seeds,
for it was feared that they would be-
come extinct. The flower was very
perfect representation of a human
hand, the stamens representing the
five fingers, and extending from the
calyx, which formed hollow or cup.
1t contained usually sweet secretion
resembling sugar and water, having a
most peculiar odor, described as re-
sembling toast. - Chicago NewS.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

Law PROFESSIONALISM constitutes
burglaryP" Student-''There must be
a breaking" Professor-''Then, if a
man enters your door and takes five
dollars from your vest pocket in the
hall, would that be burglary?" Student
Yes, sir. Because that would break
me. -PhiIaieIphtG CdU
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

General T. q. Smith, who was
placed in charge of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute on it's creation in 1859,
says the number of new cadets already
reported for duty this session is thirty
three per cent. larger than has been
received during the past ten years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14
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A Bad Effect on the Fnrests.

WASHINGTON, Oct lin report to the
Agricultural Department on the relation OF
railroads to forest supplies and forestry,
Mr.. NJ G. Kern computes that the main
tenance of the existing railroad and tele-
graph lines requires the extinction of about
100000 acres of timber land annually, and
that nearly so, 900 acres of timber must be
cut annually to provide for the additional
construction of 5000 miles Of track and
telegraph lines
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

MA, de theology say yer dat de
human body am imposed of free-fonrth
watah." WAL, yo' bettah mosey off
to schsal an git outen dat hot sup, or
fgst ting yo' know yo'he 'vaporatin'."
-Hoyper's Bnznr.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

Rev. DR.. Coldwater-"I am grieved,
deacon, to hear that you were SO in
temperate at q recent dinner" Dea-
con-"Impossible! l never take a
drop. ] may have eaten too much and
gone to sleep" Rev. DR.. CT knew
you couldn't have been intemperate."
It'd Bits.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-14

When the morning arrived which
witnessed Mr., Dalton's departure to